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Autism Insurance Coverage PASSES in Michigan!
I’m not a politician, but I am VERY excited about the recent insurance mandate that has passed in my beloved home state of Michigan…. Previously, Michigan has had pretty terrible coverage for kids with special needs which has forced parents … Continue reading
Spring is in the air
My hubby and I were vacationing with some dear friends in Lake Tahoe, Sacramemto and Napa Valley last weekend. Normally, a Michigander may think, “ooooo, enjoy the warm weather of California”, but we have experienced unusually warm weather in Detroit, … Continue reading
bilingualism and early language development
My sweet, handsome, loving husband is a Chinese American man. His mom came from Hong Kong when she was about 13. Unfortunately, he speaks NO Chinese! Yes, I’m a little dramatic, but this is a tragedy in my eyes! My … Continue reading
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maternal vitamin D levels and language development
Just a quick post that a co-worker shared with me today on maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy – a must read for expecting mommas! Maternal Vitamin D levels and language development Happy Babbling!
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baby signs [Tristian's Story]
I talk a lot about using sign language as a way to enable young kids to communicate. Lots of parents ask, “Does using sign language get in the way of my child learning to talk verbally?” My response to this … Continue reading
Play enhancing language
As I mentioned in my previous post, Turn Off that TV!, intentional play time with your baby provides many opportunities for early language development. Whether your child is typically developing, has a language delay, developmental delay or has a diagnosis … Continue reading
Turn off that TV!
photo credit I know this is a touchy subject, but I feel like I have to address it because so many parents ask about it…. What television shows are good for your child? Are any of them educational? I have … Continue reading
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Tagged early language development, educational television, social communication
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“the.. the.. the… apple!” [dysfluency in young children]
A friend of mine texted me the other day and said, “Did you teach [Paige] to say ‘the’ in front of words? She just started doing it… but sometimes she says it a few times – like a stutter?” My … Continue reading
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Tagged consultative therapy, early language development, fluency, stuttering
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tantruming vs. communicating
So frequently, parents report that their child throws tantrums (screaming, crying, throwing his/her body on the ground, head banging) to get a desireable object. Since I mostly work with 0-3 year olds, I have noticed that children who are language … Continue reading
/ba/ for [ball]
Just a quick story from a treatment session that warmed my heart… I’ve been providing speech therapy for this child for approximately 2 months. He’s about 2 1/2 and his parents are dedicated to his language development. This little guy … Continue reading